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Pearly Beach surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 11 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pearly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pearly Beach sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pearly Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pearly Beach in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 14th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 11th May) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 14 | S 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | |
14016 | 8473 | 3006 | 2368 | 4437 | 3517 | 3085 | 1933 | 1208 | 759 | 1657 | 2390 | 2053 | 1230 | 929 | 702 | 520 | 690 | 971 | 1018 | 999 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:23PM1.30m | 11:56AM1.21m | 00:12AM1.43m | 12:46PM1.32m | 00:57AM1.55m | 1:31PM1.43m | 1:41AM1.65m | 2:15PM1.52m | 2:25AM1.71m | 2:58PM1.57m | 3:10AM1.72m | 3:43PM1.59m | 3:56AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.50m | 5:52AM0.41m | 5:54PM0.41m | 6:40AM0.27m | 6:44PM0.32m | 7:23AM0.13m | 7:30PM0.23m | 8:06AM0.03m | 8:15PM0.15m | 8:49AM-0.02m | 9:00PM0.11m | 9:32AM-0.03m | 9:46PM0.11m | 10:17AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | 5:45 |
9 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 |
8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | SSW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 51 | — | 2875 | 2368 | — | 3517 | 3085 | 1933 | 1208 | 759 | 1657 | 2390 | 2053 | 1230 | 816 | 702 | 520 | 690 | 971 | 1018 | 999 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 984 | 691 | 460 | 521 | 419 | 403 | 616 | 1028 | 929 | 640 | 289 | 229 | 175 | 71 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 34 | 80 | 268 | 196 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 5 | 100 | 88 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | SE 5 | E 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14016 | 8473 | 3006 | 2084 | 4437 | 997 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 68 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 809 | 940 | 255 | 102 | 97 | 97 | 93 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 278 | 7 |
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Information about the Pearly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pearly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pearly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pearly Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pearly Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pearly Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pearly Beach is 26 km (16 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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